Writer, Reader, Photographer, Herder of Cats, Collector of Dusty/Old Things.
I had a small list of things I wanted to accomplish today, but I almost didn't start my list because of ONE task: back to school shoe shopping with my kiddo. I don't enjoy shoe shopping. I never have. Taking a teenager to buy shoes makes ME feel angsty and whiney. Mind you, my son… Continue reading My To Do List and Newton’s First Law of Motion
My local librarian recommended Between Shades of Gray written by Ruta Sepetys, published on March 22nd, 2011. I listened to the audio edition narrated by Emily Klein. One of the joys of reading young adult novels is when they provide a "teaching moment." It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does, the lessons are… Continue reading Book Review: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
I see articles like the one in Family Circle: "A 31-Day Detox Challenge to Help You Declutter Your Home—and Your Mind" all the time. The problem is, my perfectionism generally gets in my way. If I don't complete the "challenge," whatever it might be, I feel like a failure. If I don't start the challenge… Continue reading I’ve Accepted Family Circle’s 31-Day Detox Challenge #Organizing
JULI HOFFMAN 